Spanish phrase
Se redujo a la mitad.
Meaning
It was halved.
When to use it
Means that a quantity or scale became half of what it was. Neutral factual statement commonly used for budget or staffing cuts as a result of a decision.
Example dialogue
¿Qué pasó con el presupuesto?
What happened to the budget?
Se redujo a la mitad por decisión de la dirección.
It was halved by a decision from management.